EMYS PALUSTRIS
\ɛmˈa͡ɪz pˈaləstɹˌɪs], \ɛmˈaɪz pˈaləstɹˌɪs], \ɛ_m_ˈaɪ_z p_ˈa_l_ə_s_t_ɹ_ˌɪ_s]\
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This species of turtle is found exclusively in salt or brackish waters, near the sea shore, along the whole Atlantic coast. It is much prized by the epicure, and is nutritious and tolerably easy of digestion when dressed plain.
By Robley Dunglison
